Wall Vents
The vent openings found along the exterior walls of your home are usually exhausting air from dryers, bathroom fans and kitchen fans. There are many different types of covers for these vents but most are not wildlife or bird proof. Vent openings perfectly mimic the holes found in trees that birds would otherwise nest in. In new housing developments where there are no mature trees to be found, starlings nest in vent pipes instead. When birds fill these pipes with straw, twigs and grass they prevent the normal flow of air and can cause appliances to fail. Blockages can also force fans to overheat and catch fire.Roof Vents
Like the vents found along the walls of your home, the vents on your roof are also a much loved bird nesting spot. These vents are designed to help your attic breathe and allow hot, stale and moist air to escape. [caption id="attachment_5605" align="alignnone" width="900"]
Gaps between Brick and Soffit
When soffits are installed at the roof line they seldom meet completely flush with the exterior brick. This is especially true for textured brick and stone. Sparrows love the squeeze into this gap to nest, filling soffits and reducing attic air flow. [caption id="attachment_5097" align="alignnone" width="900"]